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Akili Outpacing State and City Average in Student Growth – Top Ten in NOLA!

Today’s release of School Performance Scores for the 2017-2018 school year from the Louisiana Department of Education show that Akili Academy has received an “A” grade in student growth and is ranked #7 among K-8 open-enrollment schools for growth in New Orleans. We are advancing student learning from one year to the next at a…Read More »

Akili Academy Ranks among the Best in ELA & Math!

The dedication and grit of our scholars and teachers is showing! Release of Top Growth data for the 2017-18 school year from the Louisiana Department of Education shows that Akili Academy ranked #3 of all Orleans Parish K-8 schools for growth in English Language Arts! And #11 for math! “We believe that looking at student…Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Arion Smith

Arion Smith is a Pre-K assistant teacher at Akili Academy, currently in her third year at the school. A graduate of the University of New Orleans, with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree, Arion first discovered her passion for education as a senior in high school. “I was a volunteer tutor, and in this role,…Read More »

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